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A comparison on the ability of different brands of bicycle helmets to absorb shock

Observation

The reading in the pressure gauge for all three brands of bicycle helmets was observed to be similar when the weight was released. This suggests that the impact of the collision was approximately the same for the basketball, regardless of the brand of bicycle helmet used.

Measurement

Effect of different brands of bicycle helmets on the force of impact (mmHg)

Giro Indicator

Bell Influx

Giro Ionos

Pressure on ball (mmHg)

1532

1516

1545

Use the graph below to plot the experimental data recorded in the table below.